A press statement sent to media houses says the players will report to camp on July 19, ahead of the first leg. The second leg will be played at the Moi International Stadium Kasarani on August 4, 2019.

The aggregate winner of the two-legged qualifier will tackle Sudan in the second and final qualifying round, to be played on a date set to be announced in due course.

In the new lineup, Victor Wanyama and Michael Olunga conspicuously missing.

The final tournament, reserved for players actively featuring in their respective national championships, has been scheduled for January 2020.